Summary
The article discusses the political tensions between India and Pakistan that were highlighted during the Asia Cup cricket tournament. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi compared India's win over Pakistan in cricket to a military victory, calling it "Operation Sindoor." The event was marked by controversy, including India's refusal to accept the trophy from a Pakistani official.
Key Facts
- India and Pakistan's political tensions affected the Asia Cup cricket tournament.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi linked India's cricket victory to "Operation Sindoor," a military term.
- India's victory over Pakistan in the final led to renewed political rhetoric from Modi.
- India refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Pakistan's Mohsin Naqvi.
- Naqvi criticized the comparison of cricket with war and took the trophy away, leaving India with a makeshift celebration.
- The tournament started amid calls within India to boycott playing against Pakistan.
- The Indian cricket team avoided handshakes with Pakistani players during the matches.
